Roshawn Watson presents Have We Stopped Saving Already? posted at Watson Inc, saying, “If this frugality was just a side effect of fear over the decimated economy, will it last now that people are beginning to use that other r-word: recovery?”

Investments

TIP Guy presents Number of Stocks in Long Term Portfolio posted at TIPBlog.in, saying, “There are two questions that will always haunt any long term investor. One is about what is a right asset allocation, and second is how many stocks one needs in a long term portfolio.”

Doug Boude presents Buying a New Home is EASY! posted at Doug Boude (rhymes with ‘loud’), saying, “My wife and I will be completing the process of purchasing a new home tomorrow. I summarized our experience, with tips and ideas, to help encourage others to invest in their own home as well.”

Aussie Investor presents Shares To Buy Now And For The Long Term posted at Australian Investing, saying, “With investors the world over having suffered through the global financial crisis, some are now wondering how best to restore the health of their share portfolios. This article discusses some of the factors I consider when looking for the best shares to invest in. By maintaining this disciplined approach investors should end up with a portfolio of good investments to see them through these troubled financial times.”

Personal Finance

Dividend Tree presents Building Core Competency for Long Term Survival posted at Dividend Tree, saying, “Corporations that are successful and continue to survive have shown that they focus more on building core competency. Based on their core competence these corporations have build products or services that can be applied to variety of applications.”

Steve Faber presents How to Find Affordable Engagement Rings posted at Propose To My Girlfriend, saying, “Yes, the economy sucks, but you may still want to ask your girlfriend to marry you. In that case, you’ll need a ring, but you may not want to spend a fortune on one. Here are some tips on how to get her the beautiful ring she deserves and save big money doing it.”

Dan at Everydayfinance presents Side Jobs can be Rewarding…and Dangerous! posted at Everyday Finance, saying, “This article highlights some obscure ways to earn extra cash on the side, with some personal experience and tips to guide you”